Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer Review | Proactiv Solution Info Center

Acne treatments drying your skin? Proactiv says their green tea moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated while treating acne. They promise it regulates sebum production and when you put it on at night you wake up to skin that is soft and supple.

In this review we put Proactiv green tea moisturizer to test. Find out what other users say about it, how it works and what’s actually in the bottle. All here to help you to make an informed decision on whether to try this or not.

So let’s get started.

Ingredients explain how Proactiv Green Tea moisturizer works

Let’s take a brief look at what’s in the tube so you can understand how and why this moisturizer works.

The main active ingredients are:

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)

EGCG is what makes green tea so healthy. EGCGs are healthy for acne prone skin for two reasons. First, they inhibit sebum production.

One reason acne prone skin produces more sebum is because it’s more sensitive to testosterone and other male hormones. They are converted into DHT at the skin, and DHT then kicks sebum glands to high gear. EGCGs can block this conversion of testosterone to DHT and thus reduce sebum production. One study found that applying green tea cream on the skin significantly reduced sebum production in 8 weeks.

EGCGs are also strong antioxidants. This is another reason they are helpful for acne prone skin. They can block inflammatory damage caused by UV rays, pollution and chemicals. They also help the skin to repair itself faster.

Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid (PCA)

Zinc PCA is another highly beneficial ingredient for the skin.

Zinc salts are naturally anti-inflammatory and reduce redness and irritation associated with acne. Zinc acts together with EGCGs to inhibit conversion to testosterone and thus reduces sebum production.

Zinc PCA is also a part of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF). NMFs are found in the outer layers of the skin. They form a bond with water and thus prevent moisture from being lost through the skin. When the lipid and NMF content of skin is reduced, we experience surface roughness, flaking, fine lines, and a tight, uncomfortable feeling.

Squalane

Squalane is one of the main constituents of sebum, making up more than 10% of sebum by weight. It’s one of the best moisturizing substances known. Because it’s part of skin’s natural oils it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy.

Squalane also protects the skin from inflammatory damage. Squalane is highly resistant to oxidative (inflammatory) damage. It can absorb free radicals that would otherwise damage the skin.

Allantoin

Allantoin is one of those little-known yet critically important ingredients in skin care products. It comes from the roots of comfrey plant.

Along with Zinc PCA it’s one of the natural moisturizing factors and thus helps to bind and retain moisture in the skin.

Because of its keratolytic effects allantoin helps with scar healing. It softens the hard, outer layer of the skin. This causes them to shed faster and allows healthy skin to come to the surface.

Allantoin also soothes and protects the skin from irritation and damage.

Natural oils

Proactiv green tea moisturizer contains natural oils from macadamia nuts. These oils further help to retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin surface. They also mimic and replenish the natural oils in the skin and help the skin to remain soft and smooth.

Customer reviews

Now that you understand how the product works, let’s see what real users say about Proactiv’s green tea moisturizer.

At acne.org reviews the product gets an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5 with 92% of people saying they would recommend it to others. Note that users rate most skin care products between 2 and 3, so these numbers are very good indeed.

Generally speaking this product is very well liked by users, and many say it is the best moisturizer they have used. The product is very light and doesn’t leave the skin greasy.

Many users report it calms the skin and reduces and redness and irritation.

On the negative side most people complain about the price. Proactiv green tea moisturizer comes in a tiny 1 or 2 pz bottles. Depending on how much you need it the bottle may last only 2 weeks.

People also say that this is not for you if your skin is very ‘thirsty’. While this is an excellent moisturizer it may not be enough for a very dry skin.

Overall consumer consensus is that this is a quality product. It works as advertised, but quality comes with a hefty price tag.

Where to buy

Proactiv makes it hard to buy the green tea moisturizer separate from their acne treatment kits. You have to be a member of their ‘club’ to do this, but then you are enrolled into their auto-shipping program.

The way to buy the moisturizer individually is to order it from Amazon. You often get a better price from Amazon without worries that Proactiv bills your credit card every month and sends you products you don’t need or want.

Conclusion and recommendations

Proactiv green tea moisturizer is one of the better products from the company. Even users who don’t like or can’t use their other products like it.

It’s well formulated and does what it says. Natural ingredients help to soothe irritated skin and restore moisture. Green tea components along with zinc help to reduce sebum production and keep your skin pores open.

Overall effect is that this green tea moisturizer helps to skin to heal faster and helps to protect it from further damage.

Quality products usually come with high price and Proactiv green tea moisturizer is no exception. It comes in tiny bottles that may only last for 2 to 3 weeks.

Because of its high price and moisturizing properties this product is recommended for moderately dry, acne-prone skin. If you suffer from very dry skin this is not a good choice for you.

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